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UMD Experts Help Understand Natural Disasters and Climate Change

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COLLEGE PARK, Md - In the wake of two of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, University of Maryland experts are shedding light on the various ways natural disasters impact every angle of our lives, particularly in an election year. From dis/misinformation and flood water detection technology to infrastructure and disaster resiliency, the following UMD faculty experts are available to discuss their work and expertise with the media:

  • Detecting disinformation, especially during social unrest and disasters - Cody Buntain, College of Information

  • Flood detection and impact, air quality, changes in weather and atmosphere due to climate change - Timothy Canty, College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

  • Infrastructure, disaster resiliency and reduction - A. James Clark School of Engineering

Please contact mediainfo@umd.edu for more information or help setting up an interview.

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